Leicester Half Marathon (21k) – in the days when this race started at Mallory Park. I enjoyed this race – it was a bit chilly from what I can remember though – so it was beany and gloves time.

2004

Berlin Marathon(42k) – 4 hr 21

Race for Life 5k – 21/22 minutes I think this was my super duper time where I did a PB of 21 minutes – never did a race in that time again…..it was 2004 or 2003. I came 6th in the whole race which was awesome for me.

British 10k, London – can’t remember time but I know this year it was a hot year and both my friend and I struggled to push through but I think I did a reasonable time.

Newark Half Marathon – my time on this was approx 2hr15 – it was a heatwave and the race didn’t start until something stupid like 11am and as I was running round I watched in horror as people passed out, threw up and pulled out of the race. I crawled round and finished but with a bit of heat exhaustion vowing never to do it again!

2003

London Marathon (42k) – 4 hours 24

First and best marathon from enjoyment point of view. The crowds were awesome, the people that helped me train were awesome – I was on a high after this race although couldn’t walk properly for a week, having to walk down the stairs backwards!

Dublin Marathon (42k)– best not to say as it was a long time (over 5 hours – had to walk part of it as had injury – stupid me kept going!)

Reading Half Marathon(21k)– 1 hr 51

Great South Run 10 miles (16k) – 1 hr 30 I think – I remember being disappointed with this time

Race for life 5k – not sure of time

Kingston 16(25k), London – can’t remember time but I think it was a reasonable one

Nike 10k, London – not sure of time

Flora 5k – not sure of time

2002

The Great North Run Half Marathon (21k)– 2 hr 20 – First Half Marathon and was overly cautious as people had said it was hilly, got to end and felt I could keep going which tells me I could have gone much faster!!

British 10k, London – not sure of time

Nike 10k, London – not sure of time

Flora 5k – not sure of time – possibly 28 mins

2001

Flora 5k, London – I think this was my first 5k and I did 35 mins

Nike 10k, London– not sure of time but I remember this was my first race and where I had a nightmare with my shoes and clothing.